JAZZ ON WHEELS

2019 was a STELLAR year for Jazz on Wheels. We performed a record 27 shows as we memorialized our beloved Marcia Allen who was with JOW from day one. As a tribute to Marcia we produced a recording, "Flint's Young Jazz Voices" which features 5 Flint vocalists interpreting timeless jazz standards. This recording sparked the interest of several more young singers which left us with no choice but to continue the effort in 2020. Each year gets bigger and better for JOW thanks to the support of believers such as;

The Landaal Family Foundation, The Greater Flint Arts Council, The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, The Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund, The Allan and Barbara Walters Educational Fund, The Ruth Mott Foundation, The Genesee Intermediate School District and ELGA Credit Union.

2020 will also kickoff an aggressive campaign to find a replacement for our stage truck. The 1973 Dodge has served us well since 2003 but is becoming more of a burden than a blessing. Repairs and maintenance are not cost effective at this point. The move is long overdue but as with everything, finances are an issue. Nonetheless we are convinced that the acquisition of a new vehicle is the best way to ensure the continuity of service to our community.

Jazz on Wheels is moving FLINT FORWARD !

YOU can help. Contact us at 810-953-1300 for more info.

JOW performed at the following events in 2019

25 April 12-2PM Resources Day
30 April 7-10PM International Jazz Day
08 May 12-2PM New Life Center Graduation
10 May 6-8PM Flint Artwalk
04 June 2-330PM St John Vianney School
08 June 12-2PM Health Awareness Day
10 June 6-8PM Club Create Banquet
11 July 12-2PM Open House
13 July 12-130PM African American Festival
13 July 2-330PM Boys and Girls club Steel Drum Concert
20 July 11AM Resources Day
26 July 1-230PM Magnolia House
27 July 12-2PM Church Without Walls
09 August 6-8PM Flint Artwalk
24 August 8AM Crim Road Race
28 August 10-1130 Crouse Instructional Center
08 September 1-230PM Magnolia House
12 September 6-8PM Jewish Fed Donald Reigle Award
14 September 1-230PM Neighborhood Celebration
21 September 12-2PM Touch a Truck Event
26 September 12-2PM Elmer Knopf Learning Center
02 November 11AM Local Heroes for Kids
08 November 6-8PM Flint Artwalk
09 November 6-8PM Chair-ity Event
11 December 11-1 Faith Luncheon
13 December 6-8PM Flint Artwalk
17 December 5-7PM Local Heroes for Kids

Jazz on Wheels is a non-profit mobile concert series founded in 2002 by Pat Cronley to fill part of the void left by diminishing cultural and arts opportunities in Flint schools. Over those 17 years we have branched out to serve community events such as water distribution sites, resource centers, health expos, civic pride marches, Faith Formation events and the like. JOW provides a soundtrack for these events, making a good thing even better. We operate on a donation basis, no charge for appropriate community oriented events, and will continue to do so as long as the truck keeps rolling !

Letter of Appreciation

TESTIMONIALS

Jazz on Wheels is there every time I need them. Truly an asset for our community.

Kenyetta D.

This is an amazing program. Totally fun!

Meagan P. Very Special Arts

We look forward to JOW each summer for our festival. The kids have a BALL!

Emily H. Knopf Learning Center

Jazz on Wheels rocks for our students every year! They never let us down.

Carolyn V. M.C.I.C

JAZZ ON WHEELS

CONCERTS

TESTIMONIALS

Kenyetta D.

Meagan P. Very Special Arts

Emily H. Knopf Learning Center

Carolyn V. M.C.I.C

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